Inefficiencies with your HVAC system can compromise your household’ comfort. When shopping for new equipment, it’s important to add a heat pump to the list of options. Although similar to a central air conditioner, the equipment can meet both the heating and cooling needs of the home. The below explanation further illustrates how you may benefit from a heat pump system. 

How Heat Pumps Work

With a conventional air conditioner, an outdoor compressor pumps refrigerant to an indoor air handler. The refrigerant absorbs heat in the indoor air before moving back to the compressor. The cycle continues until all warm air is extracted from the space.

A heat pump works the same way to cool a house, but it can also perform the process in reverse to heat the air. The device’s reverse valve allows it to extract hot air from outside and deposit it inside the home.   

Why Should You Install a Heat Pump?

Unlike furnaces and air conditioners, heat pumps use mechanical components to transfer cold and hot air from outside into the house. Because it doesn’t generate air but merely moves it, a heat pump requires less electricity. In fact, this appliance could reduce your electricity consumption for home heating and cooling by 50 percent. Heat pumps are most efficient in moderate climates, but can also reduce heating costs in cooler areas. Since a heat pump pre-warms the air, you won’t need to rely as heavily on the furnace to keep interiors comfortable in winter. Installing a heat pump is also worth considering if you have limited space or low ceilings. These systems are often ductless, so you won’t have to worry about having enough room for bulky ductwork.

If you want to install a heat pump to improve the indoor air quality and comfort of your home, the team at Economy Heating & Air in Cornelia, GA, is available to assist. The technicians are trained, certified, and licensed, which means they adhere to industry standards regarding installation practices and safety techniques to ensure your equipment works correctly. To schedule a service appointment in Habersham County, call (706) 778-2861 to speak with an associate. Visit the company online to discover how they will tend to your additional heating and AC maintenance needs.